AG v Warren and Others [2009] JRC 026A (17 February 2009)

AG v Warren and Others [2009] JRC 026A (17 February 2009)

Defendants' deliberate dismissal of counsel and refusal to make admissions may result in wasted costs orders and cannot be grounds for appeal based on lack of legal representation.

Citation
[2009] JRC 026A
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: Curtis Warren; Defendant: Woodward; Defendant: Unnamed Defendants
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 February 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Pre Trial Directions
Outcome
directions issued
Legal Topics
Abuse of Process, Self Representation, Legal Aid, Admissions, Wasted Costs
Criminal Law Abuse of Process Self Representation Legal Aid Admissions Wasted Costs

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

Curtis Warren

Defendant

Woodward

Defendant

Unnamed Defendants

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Pre Trial Directions

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether defendants' dismissal of counsel affects trial fairness
  2. 2 Whether wasted costs order may be made due to defendants' conduct
  3. 3 Whether legal aid can be granted for English counsel

Ratio Decidendi

Defendants' deliberate dismissal of counsel and refusal to make admissions may result in wasted costs orders and cannot be grounds for appeal based on lack of legal representation.

Court Disposition

directions issued

Orders

  • Defendants may re-engage previous counsel before trial if counsel is willing.
  • Applications for legal aid for English counsel must be made in writing within seven days.